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CWC meet: Cong calls SIR fraud exercise; plans pan-India stir against compromised poll panel
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Tuesday deliberated on a host of burning issues concerning the 'irregularities' in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and vowed to launch nationwide protests against alleged malpractices by the Election Commission (EC). Addressing a press conference after the CWC meet, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal launched a scathing attack on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his immediate sacking while alleging that he was acting at the behest of the Centre to deprive crores of voters their democratic right to cast a vote. The SIR is a complete fraud exercise. The CEC is completely compromised, the Election system is rigged, both the EVMs and the voters' lists are compromised -- designed to favour the BJP in elections, Venugopal claimed. He said that the Congress party will aggressively resist the design to hijack the democracy and launch a pan-India protest soon, after consultation with the INDIA bloc partners. The democracy and the country are under threat under prevailing circumstances. We will fight tooth and nail and wont let EC succeed in its designs, he noted, while highlighting the Congress stir at more than 800 places in the last two-three days. Notably, a meeting of the INDIA bloc allies is scheduled for Wednesday, where all opposition parties are expected to close ranks against the irregularities and formalise a plan to protest, seeking Gyanesh Kumars ouster. The Congress leader, during the press conference, put forth two demands. We are demanding immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, as he has no moral right to continue in the chair for a single day, he said. Congress partys other demand is immediate suspension of SIR, restoration of 13.30 voters, whose names have been illegally struck off from the voters list, he added. Escalating his attack on the Centre, he said that all the CWC members echoed the view that CEC Gyanesh Kumar was not alone but a tool in the hands of his political masters in altering the SIR process unilaterally. Whenever dictators lose confidence, they try to find extraordinary tools to continue in power. This cannot happen without the concurrence of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. The two CECs purportedly wrote to the Cabinet Secretary, and that this must have been brought to the Prime Ministers notice, he said. Jairam Ramesh, citing Rahul Gandhis comments at the CWC meet, said that the Congress party has been raising issues of vote chori and unfair manipulation of electoral rolls, but no one paid heed, and these revelations have exposed the malpractices within the poll panel. Rahul Gandhi told the CWC members that it was because of the Congress party that such disclosures are being made. From the Karnataka to Haryana elections, Rahul cited multiple instances of electoral malpractice and made detailed presentations, but people didnt believe him. Today, the disclosures show that what he was saying was right, he told the press. Venugopal, while spelling out the Congress strategy on protests against the EC, said the party will protest in the Parliament and resist on the streets. However, a clear and designed roadmap for pan-India protest will be taken up after the INDIA bloc meeting on Wednesday, he added.
Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over financial sanction letters worth more than Rs 1,200 crore to agriculture ministers of 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The disbursement included Rs 290 crore for West Bengal, Rs 198 crore for Haryana, Rs 181 crore for Chhattisgarh, Rs 154 crore for Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 114 crore for Bihar, Rs 104 crore for Karnataka, Rs 75 crore for Mizoram, Rs 64 crore for Himachal Pradesh, Rs 58 crore for Jharkhand and Rs 43 crore for Punjab. Chairing a meeting attended by Agriculture Ministers and senior officials from various states, Chouhan said the Union Government was not only limiting itself to policy formulation, but also ensuring timely availability of resources to states so that implementation of schemes could begin on the ground without delay. Highlighting the countrys agricultural performance, Chouhan said that since 2015, the agriculture growth rate has increased from 3 per cent to 4.5 per cent. The average annual increase in foodgrain production has also more than doubled, rising from around 40 lakh tonnes earlier to 84 lakh tonnes per year. He further noted that in just two years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26, rabi foodgrain production recorded an unprecedented increase of 205 lakh tonnes. Announcing a new mechanism to further strengthen cooperative federalism, Chouhan said that, on the lines of weekly reviews conducted at the Centre, regular monthly virtual review meetings with states would now be held to continuously assess progress. At the state level, a strong State Agriculture Team will be constituted by bringing together the Agriculture Minister, Agriculture Secretary, state agricultural universities, ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ATMA and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Monthly meetings will also be held at the district level. Emphasising the need to protect soil health and the environment, Chouhan called for a nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from October 22 to November 30 this year. Scientists and all key stakeholders will actively participate in the campaign. Based on Soil Health Cards, the campaign will promote balanced use of fertilisers to protect soil fertility and beneficial insects. He also called for large-scale promotion of pulse cultivation in rice fallow areas of eastern India, particularly in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal, after the paddy harvest. As part of preparations for the current rabi season, Chouhan stressed that recommendations on crops and improved seeds should be based on soil moisture and water availability. Stating that the availability of seeds and fertilisers in the country is adequate, Chouhan directed states to take strict legal action against fake fertilisers, spurious seeds and sub-standard pesticides. Chouhan said the government is pursuing a multi-dimensional strategy to ensure that farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce. The strategy includes strengthening post-harvest management, scientific warehousing and marketing systems. He said that 100 per cent assured government procurement of tur, urad and masoor at MSP would be undertaken, with arrangements for payment within 48 hours. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision, he said India would also leverage the new market opportunities emerging from international Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to connect Indian agricultural products, fruits, vegetables and foodgrains with global markets. This, he said, would help farmers secure better returns for their produce and enable India to emerge as a major food basket for the world.
Chikkaballapur terror conspiracy case: Karnataka court remands 2 suspects to 4-day police custody
Digital Desk | Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), Sep 29 (IANS) A local court in Chikkaballapur on Tuesday remanded two suspected terrorists, who were allegedly involved in discussions to carry out subversive and terror-related activities, to four days of police custody for further investigation. The accused, identified as Shabbir, a resident of Bapujinagar in Chikkaballapur, and Salman, reportedly from North India, were produced before the Chikkaballapur Principal Civil and JMFC Court. The police had sought five days of custody, but the court granted four days for further investigation. The Chikkaballapur City Police arrested the duo in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy involving discussions on a Telegram group. Police have registered a case under Section 113 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and are investigating the groups conversations, its members and their possible links. According to preliminary information, the accused allegedly created or participated in a Telegram group where discussions were held about carrying out terror-related and disruptive activities. Investigators are probing whether the discussions progressed beyond the messaging platform and resulted in any concrete preparations. Police are also investigating allegations that members of the group discussed kidnapping wealthy individuals to raise funds for terror-related activities. Shabbir is reportedly believed to have joined the group around four months ago. Investigators are also examining an allegation that the group administrator had promised weapons training to members after a specified period. As part of the investigation, police are examining Shabbirs mobile phone and other digital evidence. They are also attempting to identify and trace other members of the Telegram group and establish their locations and possible links. Reacting to the arrests, senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka had demanded immediate security for BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, former BJP MP Pratap Simha and BJP MLC C.T. Ravi, claiming that they were among the alleged targets of the conspiracy. Ashoka had claimed that four persons had allegedly drawn up a plan to kill Yatnal, Pratap Simha and C.T. Ravi and that one of those allegedly involved had been arrested. In Chikkaballapur, a team of four terrorists had sketched a plan to kill MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, former BJP MP Pratap Simha and BJP MLC C.T. Ravi. The government should immediately provide security to these leaders, Ashoka had said in Bengaluru. Ashoka also alleged that the number of such people had increased after the Congress government came to power. However, police have not independently confirmed his claims regarding the alleged targets or the number of people involved. The investigation is continuing, and police have not publicly confirmed that any attack was carried out or that the alleged plans progressed beyond discussions on Telegram. Investigators are expected to establish the identities of other people allegedly involved, the motive behind the discussions and whether any concrete preparations were made.
K'taka BJP chief urges Cong not to undermine public trust in EC; focus on drought situation
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 29 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday said making statements that create distrust among the public against constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission was not appropriate, and urged Congress leaders to refrain from making allegations against such institutions. Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said elections involved both victories and defeats, and political parties should accept the outcome instead of questioning constitutional institutions after losing. Making statements that create distrust among the public against constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission is not right. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in power at the Centre, and Congress and other parties have won elections and formed governments in different states. Victory and defeat are natural in elections. But blaming constitutional institutions after a defeat is not appropriate for democracy, he said. Questioning the Congress leaders allegations against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner, Vijayendra said they should not make statements that tarnish constitutional institutions. He also questioned why similar concerns were not raised when the sons of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai lost elections. Vijayendra said the Congress leaders should not attempt to create doubts among people about the electoral system. Congress leaders and Mallikarjun Kharge should not make statements that bring a black mark on constitutional institutions. If they believe they can come to power at the Centre through such propaganda, that is far from reality, he said. Vijayendra alleged that the Congress government was not responding adequately to the plight of farmers despite the severe drought situation in Karnataka. He said the BJP had demanded in both Houses of the legislature that farmers be provided at least Rs 50,000 compensation per acre. However, the government had provided only Rs 2,500 to farmers, which he said was inadequate. The government should provide at least Rs 50,000 per acre as compensation. If it cannot provide compensation because the states financial condition has deteriorated, it should openly admit it, he said. Vijayendra said farmers were facing distress and alleged that the government had failed to provide adequate relief, loan support and sufficient power supply. He also demanded at least five hours of three-phase electricity every day for farmers and said the government should purchase power from other states if necessary. Vijayendra demanded that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar issue a white paper on the states financial condition. Referring to a letter from the Finance Department, he said the communication had raised serious questions about Karnatakas finances. He alleged that the government was finding it difficult to implement its guarantee schemes and said beneficiaries of social security schemes, including pensions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, were facing delays in receiving funds. He also alleged that basic programmes such as housing for the poor were being affected while the government was providing opportunities to political workers through guarantee implementation committees. The government should immediately stop using taxpayers money for political workers. The government is accountable for taxpayers money, Vijayendra said. The state BJP chief also sought clarification from the government over allegations concerning a video conference purportedly held by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. He said beneficiaries of government schemes should be selected based on their needs and eligibility rather than lists allegedly provided by Congress workers. Vijayendra said the BJP would organise Seva Sankalpa programmes from October 1 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years of public service. He said he would tour various districts as part of the programme and participate in the activities. Vijayendra also said the party would strengthen its organisation from the booth level and prepare workers for the upcoming local body elections. Reacting to KPCC president B.K. Hariprasads statement that he would undertake a padayatra from Shikaripura, Vijayendra said that he welcomed the move. He may have been inspired by our Ballari Chalo padayatra. Our padayatra helped bring down the arrogance of the state government. If he wants to undertake a padayatra, I welcome it, he said. Vijayendra said Shikaripura was the place where his political career began and was associated with the political legacy of former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. He challenged Hariprasad to visit Shikaripura, undertake the padayatra and compare its development with the constituencies represented by the Chief Minister and other Congress leaders. Vijayendra said the state government should first fulfil its responsibility towards farmers before taking an all-party delegation to the Centre. Provide Rs 50,000 compensation per acre as demanded unanimously by the Opposition. Waive farmers loans. If the states financial condition has deteriorated to such an extent that compensation cannot be provided, admit it openly. Calling a special session and merely blaming the Centre will not solve farmers problems, he said. He also demanded that the government provide adequate three-phase power to farmers and take steps to purchase electricity from other states if required. Responding to Hariprasads statement that the BJP and RSS should be driven out of Bengaluru, Vijayendra said Congress leaders should first remember how many times people had rejected them in elections. On the letter written by contractors to the Chief Minister seeking the release of pending bills, Vijayendra said the government should provide details of the increase in the states debt over the past three years instead of blaming the BJP. He alleged that Karnatakas debt had increased substantially under the Congress government and demanded a comprehensive white paper on the states finances, borrowing, expenditure on guarantee schemes and spending on other programmes. Put the complete account of the states financial condition, debt, expenditure on guarantees and expenditure on other programmes before the people. Stop using taxpayers money for political purposes, Vijayendra said.
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Digital Desk | Belagavi (Karnataka), Sep 29 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman was allegedly killed on Tuesday by her husband after she sought a divorce, in Amaturu village of Bailahongala taluk in Belagavi district. The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi Madamageri, a resident of Gollara Oni in Bailahingala town. Her husband, Raju Madamageri, allegedly attacked her with a stone, killing her on the spot, and fled from the scene. He is currently absconding. According to police, Raju and Lakshmi had fallen in love and got married around five years ago. However, the couple had developed differences over the past few years, following which Lakshmi had reportedly sought a divorce from Raju. Police said Raju allegedly took Lakshmi from her work place near Amaturu on the pretext of dropping her home. He then allegedly attacked her with a stone and bludgeoned her to death before fleeing the spot. Following the incident, Bailahongala police launched a search for Raju and are making efforts to trace and arrest him. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. It can be recalled that in December 2025, in Bengaluru, Bhuvaneshwari, a 39-year-old bank assistant manager, was shot dead on a road in west Bengaluru by her estranged husband, Balamurugan, a week after she sent him a divorce notice. The accused surrendered at the Magadi Road police station. The victim, Bhuvaneshwari, 39, was an assistant manager at the Basaveshwaranagar branch of Union Bank of India and lived in Rajajinagar with her two children. She was shot at close range by her husband, Balamurugan, 40, on 1st Main Road in the Rajajinagar Industrial Area around 6.30 p.m. Police said the accused fired four rounds at close range as she was returning home from work. He used to work at Capgemini, a multinational IT company. In January 2026, a divorced woman named Ranjita was stabbed to death in Yellapur after she allegedly refused a marriage proposal from a man named Rafiq. The accused later died by suicide, and the incident led to local protests. In August 2022, a 24-year-old woman, Chaitra, was hacked to death by her estranged husband, Shivakumar, inside the Holenarsipur court premises in Hassan district immediately following a divorce mediation session.
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Bengaluru weather today, September 29: Bengaluru witnessed waterlogging on its IT corridor after overnight rain on Tuesday, with IMD forecasting more showers across Karnataka in the coming days. Here is the latest on Bengaluru weather, rain forecast and air quality.
Late September rains bring winter-like chill to Delhi-NCR; more showers likely before dry spell
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Rain brought winter-like weather to Delhi-NCR residents in the early hours of Monday, with the national capital waking up to cooler conditions and cloudy skies. The region is likely to witness isolated rainfall on Tuesday, continuing the light spell recorded on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather is expected to set in from September 30, with mainly clear skies likely through the first week of October. Rain, thunderstorms and lightning are expected at isolated places across Delhi, Chandigarh and Haryana on Tuesday. Similar weather conditions are likely in Punjab. However, from September 30, mainly dry weather is expected over several parts of northwest India. As the southwest monsoon nears its final departure from the country, rainfall activity continues across several regions. While some areas are witnessing heavy showers, thunderstorms and strong winds have brought a noticeable change in weather conditions elsewhere. From the hilly states of North India to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Northeast India and several parts of South India, rainfall is expected. Some areas may also receive heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning. According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely in Himachal Pradesh, parts of the Northeast, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Rain and thunderstorm activity may also continue across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Delhi had received 4.3 mm of rain at Safdarjung on Sunday morning, after recording 0.6 mm until 8.30 p.m. the previous evening, extending rainfall into the final days of September. The September 27 shower was the first rain recorded this late in the month since September 29, 2019, when 0.3 mm was recorded. The late-season rain arrived just four days after the southwest monsoon withdrew from Delhi on September 23. The IMD's normal withdrawal date for the national capital is September 25, based on the 1971-2019 period. This year's withdrawal was the earliest since 2002, when the monsoon exited Delhi on September 20. The 2026 monsoon arrived on July 2, five days later than the normal onset date of June 27. It lasted 83 days, seven days shorter than the normal duration. Delhi's rainfall pattern was also uneven during the season. Safdarjung recorded 728.6 mm of rainfall between June 1 and September 23, against the normal 629.7 mm, marking a surplus of 16 per cent. The seasonal rainfall was classified as normal by the IMD despite being above the long-period average. The late showers added at least another 4.3 mm at Safdarjung by Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category. Monitoring stations recorded AQI levels of 58 at Mandir Marg, 60 at Aya Nagar, 60 at Punjabi Bagh, 83 at CRRI Mathura Road, 67 at Sirifort, 72 at IGNOU-Maidan Garhi, 73 at Chandni Chowk, 58 at Burari Crossing, 69 at Anand Vihar, 82 at Mundka, 77 at Jahangirpuri, 70 at Okhla Phase-2 and 65 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
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Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the northeast Bay of Bengal.
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RSS uniform, Vande Mataram and SIR: Ktaka BJP targets Congress
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Responding to Congress criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Monday said the sticks carried by RSS members during route marches were part of their ceremonial uniform and had never been used to commit injustice or attack anyone in the organisations 100-year history. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy said, It is not a weapon. It is only part of the uniform worn during the route march. In 100 years, no one has been cheated, wronged or deceived by carrying the uniform. No one has been beaten with that stick. Taking a dig at the Congress, he asked whether anyone could drive people out of Bengaluru, adding that the partys earlier methods belonged to a different era. Those were the days when people used to roam around carrying swords. Can they do that now? he asked. Narayanaswamy alleged that, apart from what he described as fabricated statements by the Congress against the RSS, no cases were pending against the organisation. He said Home Minister Priyank Kharge, a strong opponent of the RSS, had himself stated that no cases were pending against it. He also questioned the value of recent remarks made by senior Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad. He criticised the Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy, saying, This is not the era of swords. This is the era of Vande Mataram. We used to sing the entire song in the Assembly. Why did the Congress stop it? Targeting KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad, Narayanaswamy alleged that his political style was based on hitting, beating and cutting. He further alleged that Congress workers had been sent to throw stones at his residence over his remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Narayanaswamy claimed that Karnataka had a large number of Bangladeshi nationals after West Bengal and alleged that Congress leaders were sheltering them. He said some were working in coffee estates and hotels and claimed their presence in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Dharwad and Kalaburagi. Referring to the SIR exercise in Kerala, Narayanaswamy said Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala had stated that the exercise benefited the party by preventing bogus voting by Communists. He questioned why the Congress was not alleging vote theft in Kerala. He also alleged that the Congress had not raised the issue of vote theft after winning 136 seats in Karnataka or after winning in Telangana. There has been no vote theft in the country. Voters did not vote for the Congress thieves, he said.
Congress stages protest in Kalaburagi demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
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Develop Kalaburagi as regional second capital
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Maharashtra to assess drought
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) With nearly two-thirds of Maharashtra grappling with severe drought conditions, the Union government has stepped in to assess the crisis first-hand. Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that Central teams alongside senior officials will deploy to assess crop and water damage, with Chouhan himself leading high-level inspection visits across affected regions in Western and Southern India. The Central team will first arrive in Karnataka on October 3 before heading to Maharashtra to perform ground-level assessments. Recognising the gravity of declining soil moisture and shrinking reservoir levels, the Union Agriculture Ministry has issued a comprehensive action plan for the upcoming Rabi cropping season. State and district administrations have been directed to map available irrigation supplies and soil moisture before finalising Rabi sowing plans. High-water-consuming crops are strictly discouraged in water-stressed pockets to avoid mid-season crop failure, the Agriculture department sources said. The Centre has ordered a major push toward low-water-requiring crops -- specifically gram, lentil, and mustard. Farmers are encouraged to utilise fallow paddy fields post-harvest for these drought-resilient varieties to boost national self-reliance in edible oils and pulses. State governments must set strict targets for pulse production and put procurement mechanisms in place early. To shield farmers from distress sales, central agencies NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) and NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India) will step in for direct on-farm procurement if state systems lag. Agricultural universities, ICAR institutions, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) have been tasked with supplying climate-suitable seed varieties. State administrations must prepare advance plans for the distribution and lifting of seeds and fertilisers. To reduce input costs and maintain soil health, the Centre is extending its balanced fertilisation drive into the Rabi cycle. Over-application of synthetic fertilisers will be countered through targeted scientific guidance. The Agriculture Ministry is fast-tracking the rollout of Farmer IDs, AgStack infrastructure, and expanded Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage to streamline direct benefit deliveries and credit access. To maintain real-time oversight, states will track weekly progress across crop sowing, seed germination, pest risks, and market price fluctuations. The strategy comes as Union Minister Chouhan prepares to host all State Agriculture Ministers on September 29, the second day of the National Agriculture Conference, to finalise an integrated execution plan for the Rabi season.
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Shivakumar urges TN delegation to inspect Mekedatu site
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said Tamil Nadu should send a delegation to inspect the Mekedatu project site and understand that the proposed reservoir is intended solely for drinking water. Addressing a press conference at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi after meeting Union Ministers, Shivakumar said the government had identified alternative land for the forest area the project would submerge. He said a Central team had already visited the site, and Karnataka would extend full cooperation if a Tamil Nadu delegation inspected it. He added that he would request the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to meet and discuss the Mekedatu issue. Shivakumar said he had held discussions with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Krishna, Mekedatu and other water disputes, seeking Central support for Karnatakas irrigation projects and release of pending funds. He said the Minister had responded positively. On the Mahadayi project, Shivakumar said the Centre had assured that it would hold a joint meeting on the project and forest-related issues. He added that a meeting of Chief Ministers of neighbouring states would also be convened to resolve issues related to the Upper Krishna Project. He stressed that political commitment was necessary to resolve the Mahadayi issue and rejected allegations that the project correspondence had not been handled properly. He pointed out that although the 2023 Budget allocated Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project, the funds had not yet been released. He urged the Centre to decide early, as the matter was before the Cabinet. On drought relief, Shivakumar said more than 200 taluks were now drought-affected, and Karnataka had sought Rs 700 crore for 101 taluks. He said the relief requirement would increase as the number of affected taluks rose and added that a Central team would visit Karnataka on October 3 to assess the situation. He said the Centre had also been requested to support several Bengaluru infrastructure projects. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had responded positively to a proposal to develop a green park on 700 acres of vacant Defence land in Iblur. Requests were also made for Defence land for parks, road widening, slum development, the Twin Tunnel project and other infrastructure works. On the proposed Bengaluru Skydeck, Shivakumar said Karnataka had pursued the project for two-and-a-half years and urged the Centre to treat Bengaluru on par with other states when considering the location. He said an all-party delegation would be taken to Delhi on the Kasturirangan report, drought and water issues, stressing that all parties should work together to protect Karnatakas interests. On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, Shivakumar said it had now become a national matter and alleged that lakhs of voters had been omitted from electoral rolls. He said Congress leaders' concerns would be discussed at the national level. Responding to the oppositions proposed Rytha Chaitanya Yatra, Shivakumar said the opposition was free to conduct its padayatra and that he would not stop protests. He urged opposition parties to join an all-party delegation to Delhi on drought and the Kasturirangan report, saying the welfare of farmers and the people of Karnataka was the priority.
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Karnataka Government Seeks Swift Approval for Mekedatu Project
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urges the central government to expedite approval for the Mekedatu water project to address state needs. Karnataka Government Seeks Swift Approval for Mekedatu Project
Karnataka Seeks Swift Approval for Mekedatu Project
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urges the central government to expedite approval for the Mekedatu water project to address state needs. Karnataka Seeks Swift Approval for Mekedatu Project
Karnataka CM Seeks Defense Ministrys Approval for Airport Area Development
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urges the Defense Ministry to expedite approvals for urban infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. Karnataka CM Seeks Defense Ministrys Approval for Airport Area Development
Forest department scouting sites for 5 new tree parks in Bengaluru
Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of India, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Several southern and western regions may also see strong winds and thunderstorms, while mainly dry weather is expected across much of Northwest India from September 30.
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MLA B. Shivanna appointed KSPCB chairman, says lake, air pollution control among priorities
His appointment, however, comes amid renewed questions over the eligibility and selection of political figures to head pollution control boards
MLA B. Shivanna appointed KSPCB chairman, says lake, air pollution control among priorities
His appointment, however, comes amid renewed questions over the eligibility and selection of political figures to head pollution control boards
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CWC to discuss Election Commission row, educational policies: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting would discuss issues concerning the Election Commission row and education policies, with a special focus on students and youth. Interacting with the media in the national capital, Shivakumar said measures required to improve the country's education system, including issues faced by students during examinations and ways to improve the existing system, would be discussed. Discussions will be held on the measures that need to be taken to improve the country's education system. We will discuss the difficulties faced by students during examinations, improvements required in the system and the steps that need to be followed, he said. He said the Karnataka government had constituted a Cabinet sub-committee on education-related issues and that Chief Ministers of four states would participate in the discussions along with party leaders. We have a special concern for the youth and students of the country and have a greater responsibility towards them. Over the last 40-50 years, our Education Ministers have taken several good measures, Shivakumar said. The CWC meeting is also scheduled to discuss issues concerning the Election Commission. Shivakumar has recently raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka and called for a fresh revision. Meanwhile, Shivakumar has urged Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to address the states concerns over the revision of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and the proposed notification of the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). In a letter to the Union Minister, Shivakumar sought consideration of Karnatakas ecological, livelihood and developmental concerns while finalising the two frameworks. On the CZMP, he said fishing communities, coastal residents, local bodies and other stakeholders had raised concerns over inaccuracies in CRZ classification, survey boundaries, settlements, fishing infrastructure and traditional livelihood areas in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada. The state has sought survey-number-wise verification of CZMP maps using authenticated revenue records, satellite imagery, and ground verification. It has also sought recognition and protection for traditional fishing infrastructure, existing coastal settlements and community structures, besides livelihood and tourism facilities permissible under CRZ regulations. On the Western Ghats ESA, Shivakumar reiterated concerns over the inclusion of agricultural lands, plantations, human habitations and livelihood areas. He sought survey-number-wise physical verification and scientific ground-truthing before finalising the notification. Karnataka was not seeking dilution of environmental protection, including safeguards for mangroves, sand dunes, turtle nesting habitats, and other CRZ-I areas, but, instead, seeking accurate mapping, scientific delineation and a balanced regulatory approach. He urged the Centre to consider the states proposals after detailed technical scrutiny and consultation with it, saying scientific and field-level verification would strengthen both environmental conservation and livelihood security.
Minister orders action over industrial effluent discharge into Bhima River in Yadgir district
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The statement of accused-turned-approver Pradosh Rao in the Renukaswamy murder case was recorded for nearly three hours before a court in Bengaluru on Monday, with the proceedings being held in-camera. The court adjourned the matter to Tuesday for continuation of his statement. Pradosh, who was initially accused number 14 in the case, was brought before the City Civil and Sessions Court amid tight security. After the proceedings, he was taken back to Parappana Agrahara Central Prison under police escort. Jailed actor Darshan and his partner Pavithra Gowda also participated in the proceedings through video conference from Bengaluru Central Prison. As Pradosh's statement was lengthy and had to be signed by him, the court adjourned the proceedings to Tuesday following a request by Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Prasannakumar. Pradosh is recording his statement after being permitted to turn approver in the case. During the proceedings, he is expected to provide details concerning the events surrounding the alleged assault and murder of Renukaswamy, as well as his interactions with the other accused. Meanwhile, senior advocate Hashmat Pasha, appearing for actor Darshan, has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court challenging Pradosh being made an approver and seeking a stay on the proceedings concerning his statement. Pasha said Darshan's legal team had earlier approached the trial court challenging Pradosh's status as an approver. We had approached the trial court challenging Pradosh being made an approver. However, as the trial court did not accept our plea, we have filed an SLP before the Supreme Court, he added. The recording of Pradosh's statement is expected to continue on Tuesday and is likely to be completed after the remaining portions are recorded. The police had made elaborate security arrangements in and around the court premises in view of alleged threats to Pradosh from Darshan's fans. The Central Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone Akshay M Hakay had deputed one Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), three police Inspectors, eight Sub-Inspectors and more than 40 police personnel for his security. Pradosh, who is currently lodged at Bengaluru Central Prison, will be brought to the court on Tuesday under the escort of Kamakshipalya police, which registered and investigated the murder case, along with prison authorities. Darshan's counsel had challenged the decision before the Karnataka High Court, but the petition was not entertained. As an approver, Pradosh is expected to give his account of the alleged murder and the events surrounding the death of Renukaswamy. His statement is likely to be recorded in detail by the trial court. The Renukaswamy murder case concerns the alleged killing of 35-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan of Kannada actor Darshan, in Bengaluru in June 2024. According to the prosecution, Renukaswamy was allegedly abducted, assaulted and killed, with his body later being found in the Kamakshipalya area. Actor Darshan and several others were arrested in connection with the case and are facing trial. The prosecution has alleged that Renukaswamy was targeted after he sent some vulgar messages to Darshan's partner, Pavithra Gowda. The court on Monday dismissed a memo petition filed by actor Darshan seeking to postpone the recording of Pradosh's statement as an approver. The plea was filed seeking a two-day postponement, with Darshan's counsel saying that they intended to approach the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court's decision dismissing Darshan's petition challenging Pradosh's status as an approver.
